The game of the 2014 NFL season takes place today when the Denver Broncos travel to the New England Patriots for an afternoon showdown. Peyton Manning vs Tom Brady. You don’t really need any more reason than that to watch Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots online free live or on CBS. Yes, both teams are playoff bound. Yes, it’s a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. But really, it’s Manning vs Brady.
Today’s Broncos / Patriots game marks the third season in a row Denver has traveled to Gillette Stadium to take on the Patriots. It also marks the 16th time quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have faced one another, with Brady holding a 10-5 edge. The Patriots have also won two of the last three matchups against the Broncos.
But their most recent game went in Manning’s favor. That 26-16 AFC Championship victory saw Manning go 32-for-43 for 400 yards and two touchdowns. Brady had a solid game too, throwing for 277 yards and a TD, but it wasn’t enough.
This season the Patriots started rocky, but Brady has gotten the 6-2 Patriots back on track. However, as you watch Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots online free live, note that Manning is coming off a by week. When Manning on 10 days rest, he has a 10-1 record, 21 touchdowns compared to 4 interceptions and a 108.8 passer rating.
Denver’s improved defensive line features Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Terrance Knighton up front. But the Patriots’ offensive line protected Brady last Sunday in their 53-21 win over the Bears. In fact, it was the first time in more than a year Brady hasn’t been sacked. In short, Brady vs Manning 16 is shaping up to be a game for the ages.
Here’s some pertinent game info as you prepare to watch Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots online free live streaming.
- Kickoff for today’s Denver Broncos at New England Patriots game: 4:25 EST / 1:25 PST
- Stadium: Gillette Stadium (the Patriots are the home team)
- Who’s favored / point spread: the Broncos are 4-point favorites
- Live stream the Broncos / Patriots game on CBS Sports via the game page
- Watch the game online free live streaming on the DirecTV website (requires an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription with MAX)